The teacher has the responsibility to lead students toward the fulfillment of his/her potential for intellectual, emotional, psychological, and social growth. Teachers are responsible for stimulating maximum learning on the part of the pupils assigned to them by providing a good environment and by guiding sound curriculum experiences and activities in the classroom, the school, and the community. The teacher reports to the building principal or other designated leadership.

Major Duties and Responsibilities of the Classroom Teacher are to:

• Create standards-based lesson plans
• Develop Tier 1 interventions, and enrichment activities according to student needs
• Collect, document, and analyze data as appropriate to best practices
• Conduct internal continuous assessments and external assessments as warranted by the school's plan
• Engage in common planning and professional development as a value-added member of the school team
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities with responsibility for the neatness of his/her room and the proper care of all furniture and supplies
• Evaluate student progress on a regular basis
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Comply with and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and school board policies
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings as well as other professional meetings called by the administrative staff
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials
• Accomplish reasonable special assignments as assigned by the principal
• Provide for his/her own professional growth through an on-going program of study, including workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning
• Perform other school duties as assigned